{"product_id":"the-insiders-guide-to-winning-education-grants-isbn-9781118412909","title":"The Insider's Guide to Winning Education Grants","description":"\u003cb\u003eFind, apply for, and win grant dollars for the classroom\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis accessible guide offers a proven, step-by-step process for researching, writing, applying for, and winning education grants. The book educates readers on the basics of grant writing, including what sources are the most reliable for securing education funding. It also serves as a practice tool, with worksheets, proposal templates, real-world examples, and advice from grant-winning teachers to help instill confidence about navigating this somewhat daunting process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a proven formula for winning education grants in clear, step-by-step instructions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a wealth of handy tools, worksheets, templates, and teacher-tested advice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutlines the four main components of money-generating education grants\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBased on UNITE's celebrated \"Grant Writing Teacher\" Professional Development series\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book's step-by-step process is filled with illustrative examples of successful grant proposals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Authors xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout UNITE xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xv\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGregory Michie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst Period: Grants 101 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecond Period: Composition 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThird Period: Creative Writing 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFourth Period: Economics 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFifth Period: Personal Finance 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSixth Period: Statistics 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeventh Period: Communication 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A: Templates and Worksheets 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject or Program Planning Template 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProficient Example: Needs Statement 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExample of a Likert Survey Template 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Worksheet: Word Count I 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Worksheet: Word Count II 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Worksheet: Needs Statement 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Worksheet: Budget Categories: Fourth Period 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Worksheet: Ledger Activity: Fifth Period 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswer Worksheet: Word Counts I and II 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswer Worksheet: Needs Statement 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswer Worksheet: Budget Categories: Fourth Period 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswer Worksheet: Ledger Activity: Fifth Period 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B: Resources 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComprehensive Chapter Review Guide 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExit Ticket Answers 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFifty Classroom and School Grants 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlowchart: The Grant-Writing Process 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrant-Reviewing Committee: Proposal Evaluation Rubric 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequest for Proposal: Health Awareness Evaluation Rubric 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplete Proposal: Instructional Unit 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExample of a Classroom Instructional Unit Grant 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExample of a Teacher Travel Grant 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExample of a Final Report of a Grant-Supported Program 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDakota Pawlicki \u003c\/b\u003eis founder and board president of UNITE (Urban Needs in Teacher Education). The co-author of a multimillion-dollar federal Teacher Quality Partnership grant received in 2009, he works in urban teacher preparation for Illinois State University.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChase James,\u003c\/b\u003e executive director of UNITE and history department chair at Collins Academy High School in Chicago, has experience writing and editing grant proposals ranging from small classroom projects to multimillion-dollar programsfor schools and nonprofits.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFind, apply for, and win grant dollars\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA proven, step-by-step process\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheets, templates, and real-world examples\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Insider's Guide to Winning Education Grants\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the nonprofit organization UNITE comes an easy-to-use guide to creating and winning education grants. Pawlicki and James, experts in educational grant writing and teachers of a popular course on the topic among teachers throughout the Midwest, offer a proven, step-by-step method for researching, writing, and applying for grants. This must-have resource is filled with real-world examples of successful grant proposals and outlines the basics of grant writing, including insider information on the most reliable sources for securing education funding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Insider's Guide to Winning Education Grants\u003c\/i\u003e is based on UNITE's celebrated \"Grant Writing Teacher\" Professional Development series. Written to be a practical tool, the book includes advice from grant-winning teachers and a wealth of worksheets and proposal templates (many of which are downloadable from the publisher's web site) to help instill confidence about navigating this often daunting process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Insider's Guide to Winning Education Grants\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book is a valuable step-by-step funding resource guide for all teachers. With years of valuable experience, the authors provide concrete ideas and practical advice that will quickly benefit everyone looking for additional financial support for classroom projects and school programs.\" —Dr. John Kosirog, superintendent, Union Ridge School District 86, Harwood Heights, IL\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In a time when teachers are being asked to do more with less, Pawlicki and James have put together this DIY guide for successful grant writing. With its practical tips, high quality examples, and guided practice, teachers and administrators alike will certainly find themselves going back to dog-eared pages again and again as they plan, write, implement, and win funding for innovative programs.\" —Sara Haas, assistant principal, Chicago Public Schools\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Packed with examples and step-by-step directions for grant writing, this book is a must-have for teachers and administrators wanting to secure additional funding for their classrooms and schools.\" —Dr. Nicole P. 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